Slightly downturned shoes

Hi Mountain project,

I"m looking at getting new shoes (currently have La Sportive Tarantula's. I've started about a year ago and and the shoes I have are in need of repair. My thought was repairing the shoes I have and also getting a new pair. The goal for 2015 is to go climbing more (from 1-2 to 3-5 times a week) Since my technuiqe isn't the best and also because I'm broke, I'm looking for some shoes that are durable.

Specs I look for:
no laces
slight or moderate downturn
durable
cheap

What do you think about these shoes?
La Sportiva OxyGym?
Millet Hybrid?
La Sportiva Jeckyl VS?
Mad rock flash?

other suggestions?

Boostics are great if you have a wider foot.

If you are looking at the Jeckyl VS your price range is already pretty high so I would highly recommend looking at the Scarpa Feroce. They have a lot of toe power but aren't too aggressive which is pretty hard to accomplish. Try them on if you ever get a chance. They feel incredible. The most powerful feeling medium angle shoe I've worn.

They go for $150 but you can get them cheaper if you wait for sales. (Or pay $125 online with $25 shipping...doh!)

KrisFiore wrote:(...)Jeckyl VS (...)

You said yourself that you still need to work on technique. If your feet are still skating all over the rock like a cartoon, then don't waste your money on nice or expensive shoes. Get the cheapest ones you can find and work on precise footwork.

Great advice really. Maybe go with a stiffer shoe until your feet build up the muscles. You will get more mileage out of a stiff beefy shoe while you clunk and toe drag about.

Www.evolvsports.com they have a big clearance section. Check out the Geshido or the primes

Alright, So what shoes should I look at?

Is there some data about durability?

go to a store, try em all on and find the pair that fits best

thats all that matters

as to downturned shoes ... if you feel youll benefit from em then buy em if you want, just be aware that they may wear out fast with less than optimal footwork as the toes tend to be more pointed than beginner more rounded toe shoes

again FIT FIT and FIT

;)

Scarpa Vapors.

I'll agree with jbrown2. The velcro Geshido are great, got 'em for 85$ on a clymb sale. If you do get them, they run small; by half a size to a size, even compared to my other Evolves.